With data showing there are around a million temps working in the UK every day, a new campaign has been launched to ensure temporary workers are being supported and protected.
The REC’s ‘Voice of the Worker’ campaign aims to show why temping works for so many people and that the government, businesses and unions should collaborate closely to support it.
Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, explained, “Flexibility at work is something to feel optimistic about. It is working for millions of people. Individual choice and employers’ need for a versatile workforce can be brought together to deliver better careers and higher productivity. As our new survey and video case studies show, flexibility is a vital bridge to work for people who need to balance caring responsibilities, work despite health issues, combine work and study, and upskill.
“Government needs to make sure new rules support temps and that means having a real understanding of their lives. Firms too should always ensure that they think of temporary workers as people to support and develop.
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“Getting this right is crucial because our acute labour and skills shortages mean we need to fill record numbers of vacancies, with a mix of temporary and permanent jobs. And we can close productivity gaps by giving people more varied and developmental career paths.
“Good and lasting workforce changes that are effective for workers and businesses, happen when employers and government work together to determine what works for everyone. We passionately hope our new campaign will help even more policymakers appreciate the opportunity temporary work brings, the benefits it offers, and why it is life-changing in many ways.
“The new government has won a huge mandate to go for growth – and we are excited to be working with them to support that – but as our Voice of the Worker campaign shows, success in that mission rests primarily on getting the people stuff right in workplaces around the country.”
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